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24 games like The Darkness II (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

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The short version

Closest match: F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, which both horror, story-rich and atmospheric.
The Darkness II is tagged FPS, Action, Gore, Dark, Shooter, Singleplayer, Horror, Co-op by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
2 are from the same studio: BioShock 2 Remastered, Homefront.

Why players value The Darkness II

The five things Steam players tag The Darkness II with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

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Action
Gore
Dark
Shooter

The Darkness II at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (92% of 21,054)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$29.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, FPS and Gore; released around the same time (2009).
Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Monolith
Player sentiment 85% positive of 9,496 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 9,496)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorFPSGoreShooterFirst-PersonViolentStory RichNudity
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2
BioShock 2 Remastered
Why it matched: made by the same studio, 2K Marin; both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2016).
In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
BioShock 2 Remastered at a glance
Released 2016 Studio 2K Marin
Player sentiment 72% positive of 30,149 Price $2.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 30,149)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Dark, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $2.99 — $27.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterDark
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3
Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Gore.
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Resident Evil Village at a glance
Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 96% positive of 153,329 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 153,329)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Dark
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorFirst-PersonGoreStory RichFPSViolentDarkNudity
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4
Outlast 2
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Gore.
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.
Outlast 2 at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Red Barrels
Player sentiment 91% positive of 64,380 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 64,380)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorFirst-PersonGoreDarkViolentNudityStory RichFPS
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5
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Gore; released around the same time (2015).
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood at a glance
Released 2015 Studio MachineGames
Player sentiment 90% positive of 23,595 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 23,595)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Alternate History, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSShooterGoreFirst-PersonStory RichHorrorFunny
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6
BioShock 2
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).
Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.
BioShock 2 at a glance
Released 2010 Studio 2K Marin
Player sentiment 89% positive of 14,964 Price $2.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 14,964)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Dark, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $2.99 — $27.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterDark
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7
BioShock Remastered
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.
BioShock Remastered at a glance
Released 2016 Studio 2K Boston
Player sentiment 83% positive of 64,900 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 64,900)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Dark, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Horror, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterDark
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8
F.E.A.R. 3
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter; released around the same time (2011).
F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.
F.E.A.R. 3 at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Day 1 Studios
Player sentiment 71% positive of 13,667 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 13,667)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSHorrorShooterGoreFirst-PersonStory RichShort
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9
Homefront
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Kaos Studios; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2011).
The Rock Map Pack is Now Available! Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force.
Homefront at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Kaos Studios
Player sentiment 62% positive of 13,410 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 13,410)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSShooterFirst-PersonShortViolentStory RichGore
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10
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Gore.
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance
Released 2017 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 95% positive of 126,252 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 126,252)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorFirst-PersonGoreViolentStory RichFPSShooter
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11
BioShock
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; published by the same company.
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock at a glance
Released 2007 Studio Irrational Games
Player sentiment 94% positive of 32,145 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 32,145)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Dark, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, audio and subtitles (details)
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterDark
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12
F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, FPS and Shooter.
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. at a glance
Released 2005 Studio Monolith Productions
Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,502 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 19,502)
Matches The Darkness II on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Dark, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorFPSShooterGoreFirst-PersonDarkStory Rich
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13
Killer7
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Violent, Gore and Story Rich.
Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance.
Killer7 at a glance
Released 2005 Studio Grasshopper Manufacture
Player sentiment 93% positive of 3,995 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 3,995)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: Cult Classic, Surreal, Violent, Great Soundtrack, On-Rails Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:ViolentGoreStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterFPS
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14
Lucius
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Gore and Nudity; released around the same time (2012).
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games
Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 10,912)
Matches The Darkness II on: 3 of 5 — Action, Gore, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Villain Protagonist, Gore, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $1.99 — $28.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorGoreNudityDarkViolentStory RichFunny
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15
Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and First-Person.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance
Released 2020 Studio 4A Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 135,440)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSStory RichFirst-PersonHorrorShooterViolentGore
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16
Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance
Released 2013 Studio 4A Games
Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 81,499)
Matches The Darkness II on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterNudity
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17
The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Gore.
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 30,959)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Gore, Dark, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorStory RichGoreViolentShooterFirst-PersonDark
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18
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Gore and First-Person; released around the same time (2010).
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance
Released 2010 Studio Frictional Games
Player sentiment 95% positive of 35,674 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 35,674)
Matches The Darkness II on: 3 of 5 — Action, Gore, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Gore, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $1.99 — $28.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorGoreFirst-PersonNudityDarkStory Rich
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19
Pony Island
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Dark and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.
Pony Island at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Daniel Mullins Games
Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,104 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 18,104)
Matches The Darkness II on: 2 of 5 — Gore, Dark
Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Hacking — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorDarkStory RichFunnyShortGore
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20
Chaos;Child
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Gore and Violent; released around the same time (2014).
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
Chaos;Child at a glance
Released 2014 Studio 5pb. Inc.
Player sentiment 93% positive of 4,083 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 4,083)
Matches The Darkness II on: 1 of 5 — Gore
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Mystery, Anime, Story Rich, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:Story RichGoreViolentHorrorMultiple EndingsNudity
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21
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Dark; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,642 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 12,642)
Matches The Darkness II on: 2 of 5 — Gore, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $7.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorFirst-PersonDarkStory RichFunnyGore
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22
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour
Why it matched: both horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Gore and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up alone on the floor of an abandoned farmhouse. Daylight is quickly fading. You must find a way out. A thrilling horror experience for the five senses. This full model change to the "Isolated View", and photorealistic graphics of RE Engine mark a new beginning for survival horror.
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance
Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,839 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 4,839)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Gore, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with The Darkness II:HorrorGoreFirst-PersonViolentFPSNudityShooter
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23
Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror.
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Campo Santo
Player sentiment 98% positive of 105,097 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 105,097)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $59.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSStory RichHorrorShooterFirst-PersonGore
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24
Black Mesa
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Shooter.
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Crowbar Collective
Player sentiment 95% positive of 144,554 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 144,554)
Matches The Darkness II on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Gore, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs The Darkness II: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with The Darkness II:FPSFirst-PersonShooterStory RichHorrorGore
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Monolith
Player sentiment	85% positive of 9,496	Price	$14.99

BioShock 2 Remastered at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	2K Marin
Player sentiment	72% positive of 30,149	Price	$2.99

Resident Evil Village at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	96% positive of 153,329	Price	$39.99

Outlast 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Red Barrels
Player sentiment	91% positive of 64,380	Price	$4.99

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	MachineGames
Player sentiment	90% positive of 23,595	Price	$19.99

BioShock 2 at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	2K Marin
Player sentiment	89% positive of 14,964	Price	$2.99

BioShock Remastered at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	2K Boston
Player sentiment	83% positive of 64,900	Price	$4.99

F.E.A.R. 3 at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Day 1 Studios
Player sentiment	71% positive of 13,667	Price	$19.99

Homefront at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Kaos Studios
Player sentiment	62% positive of 13,410	Price	$19.99

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	95% positive of 126,252	Price	$19.99

BioShock at a glance
Released	2007	Studio	Irrational Games
Player sentiment	94% positive of 32,145	Price	$4.99

F.E.A.R. at a glance
Released	2005	Studio	Monolith Productions
Player sentiment	94% positive of 19,502	Price	$9.99

Killer7 at a glance
Released	2005	Studio	Grasshopper Manufacture
Player sentiment	93% positive of 3,995	Price	$19.99

Lucius at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Shiver Games
Player sentiment	81% positive of 10,912	Price	$1.99

Metro Exodus at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	4A Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 135,440	Price	$29.99

Metro: Last Light at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	4A Games
Player sentiment	91% positive of 81,499	Price	$19.99

The Evil Within 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	92% positive of 30,959	Price	$39.99

Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	Frictional Games
Player sentiment	95% positive of 35,674	Price	$1.99

Pony Island at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Daniel Mullins Games
Player sentiment	95% positive of 18,104	Price	$4.99

Chaos;Child at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	5pb. Inc.
Player sentiment	93% positive of 4,083	Price	$24.99

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	90% positive of 12,642	Price	$7.99

Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	89% positive of 4,839	Price	Free

Half-Life: Alyx at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Campo Santo
Player sentiment	98% positive of 105,097	Price	$59.99

Black Mesa at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Crowbar Collective
Player sentiment	95% positive of 144,554	Price	$19.99

Common questions

What game is most like The Darkness II?

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, on the evidence we have. It both horror, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to The Darkness II" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with The Darkness II. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of The Darkness II do?

BioShock 2 Remastered, Homefront are also from Digital Extremes, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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